“Groan you may, but go you must.” - wonderful. Exactly that. I work forw’d on the ocean going viking knarr, Midgard Herron. Bow-work is bow-work, I love it. Hurtling down huge post-storm slabs in 25kts around Cape Hope. Yeehah! I thought of you much during that trip, Sir. There is some video of the trip here on youtube search youtube for vikinggirl midgard herron. ❤️
Well, there is another factor that comes into play when using the Beaufort scale. The Beaufort scale only tells you something about wind speed. In low temperature air is denser then in high temperatures. The differences are considerable. So the same windspeed will have more driving force in winter than in summer….
You DID look cold standing there! I agree about knots vs Beaufort description but, the one I love most is the description of a force 12 Hurricane; I don't know why but it makes me laugh : "Air filled with foam; sea completely white with driving spray; visibility greatly reduced"! Is that ALL? Hope that 'Constance' spends a safe night.
We've left Faoin Spéir in the water for the winter, in Lawrence cove on Bere Island (SW Ireland), right in the jaws of Imogen, always an anxious time when your away from the boat. I just have to remind myself that in her 42 years, she has shrugged off a lot more in her travels than I dare to imagine. Thanks again for another great video :-)
The most amazing thing is to think of those men going aloft to put in these ever greater reefs. I realise the boats were larger than your average cruiser, but climbing the rigging, going out on the yardarms to put in reefs as the wind freshened 😱
Sir. Recently discovered your channel purely by accident, was searching for info on oil lamps. What a treasure! Enjoy the yarns very much. When I was a younger man, I made my living on the sea,Of course not a proper seafarer as your self but still, experienced many things that I carry fondly to this day, Thank you very much for producing these videos, will be watching in future. Cheers from the US. PS love the English!
You're a wonderfully funny and entertaining chap. You've got another subscriber so I can hear more of your fascinating stories. Now it's time for a cup of tea !!
Hi Tom, I have never sailed but always wanted to but with putting my kids through uni could never afford it, I watch your fantastic video's all the time and the nearest I got to thinking this is it I'm going to die was in winter 1978 I was in the army and being sent to serve in Ireland, that was bad enough having to write a will at 19 years old, But the Royal Navy was taking us from Liverpool docks to Belfast but the captain said he could not go because it was storm force 12 in the Irish sea we soldiers didn't know what that was but could hardly stand up at the docks the wind and rain was evil, Anyway when a regiment is going on active service to take over from another regiment you can't be late, So our CO made a deal with the captain that he would sign for the ship and all soles to set sail on time, I have never seen so many people being sick and covered in shit after trying to sit on a toilet!! then the order came on the ships speaker close all hatches take your boots off and put your life jackets on, You can imagine first time at sea and being in force 12 in the Irish sea we all thought this is it we will die before we get to Ireland, your vids are the best thank you.
An enchanting individual Tom Is , let us breathe in his talent and forever dream of , skills this human emulates. Thank you proper kind soul.
“Groan you may, but go you must.” - wonderful. Exactly that. I work forw’d on the ocean going viking knarr, Midgard Herron. Bow-work is bow-work, I love it. Hurtling down huge post-storm slabs in 25kts around Cape Hope. Yeehah! I thought of you much during that trip, Sir. There is some video of the trip here on youtube search youtube for vikinggirl midgard herron. ❤️
Well, there is another factor that comes into play when using the Beaufort scale. The Beaufort scale only tells you something about wind speed. In low temperature air is denser then in high temperatures. The differences are considerable. So the same windspeed will have more driving force in winter than in summer….
You DID look cold standing there! I agree about knots vs Beaufort description but, the one I love most is the description of a force 12 Hurricane; I don't know why but it makes me laugh : "Air filled with foam; sea completely white with driving spray; visibility greatly reduced"! Is that ALL? Hope that 'Constance' spends a safe night.
We've left Faoin Spéir in the water for the winter, in Lawrence cove on Bere Island (SW Ireland), right in the jaws of Imogen, always an anxious time when your away from the boat. I just have to remind myself that in her 42 years, she has shrugged off a lot more in her travels than I dare to imagine. Thanks again for another great video :-)
A good anchorage may be expensive but safety and peace of mind is priceless.
"But we were 'appy in those days tho' we were poor!"
The most amazing thing is to think of those men going aloft to put in these ever greater reefs. I realise the boats were larger than your average cruiser, but climbing the rigging, going out on the yardarms to put in reefs as the wind freshened 😱
Sir. Recently discovered your channel purely by accident, was searching for info on oil lamps. What a treasure! Enjoy the yarns very much. When I was a younger man, I made my living on the sea,Of course not a proper seafarer as your self but still, experienced many things that I carry fondly to this day, Thank you very much for producing these videos, will be watching in future. Cheers from the US. PS love the English!
You're a wonderfully funny and entertaining chap. You've got another subscriber so I can hear more of your fascinating stories. Now it's time for a cup of tea !!
Brilliant as ever.
So good and so inspiring!
Thanks again Tom !
Very interesting presentation et very well narrated! Education moment!
Great info Tom, I always learn something new, keep up the good work..
Tom, I liked your comment on going to windward which is all so true.
I am so bloody grateful I've found ur channel.Thanks for inspiration an education practical sailing. I just luv ur wit...🤘❤😊⛵🌞🌴❗
Lovely, Tom.
Over the last 20 years I've suffered and weathered BF7s, 8s, 9s, numerous 10 & 11s and a dozen or so BF12s!!!
Hi Tom, I have never sailed but always wanted to but with putting my kids through uni could never afford it, I watch your fantastic video's all the time and the nearest I got to thinking this is it I'm going to die was in winter 1978 I was in the army and being sent to serve in Ireland, that was bad enough having to write a will at 19 years old, But the Royal Navy was taking us from Liverpool docks to Belfast but the captain said he could not go because it was storm force 12 in the Irish sea we soldiers didn't know what that was but could hardly stand up at the docks the wind and rain was evil, Anyway when a regiment is going on active service to take over from another regiment you can't be late, So our CO made a deal with the captain that he would sign for the ship and all soles to set sail on time, I have never seen so many people being sick and covered in shit after trying to sit on a toilet!! then the order came on the ships speaker close all hatches take your boots off and put your life jackets on, You can imagine first time at sea and being in force 12 in the Irish sea we all thought this is it we will die before we get to Ireland, your vids are the best thank you.